Netflix’s Arcane: Vi and Caitlyn’s sapphic romance censored in China
The second season of Arcane has been censored in China due to its LGBTQIA+ content. On 9 November, the animated series’ highly anticipated final season made its way to Netflix.
The show – which is based on Riot Games’ League of Legends game – tells the origin story of sisters Vi ( Hailee Steinfeld) and Jinx, aka Powder (Ella Purnell), who find themselves on opposite sides of a brewing war between utopian city Piltover and the suppressed underground city of Zaun.
The synopsis adds: “Once inseparable, they’re now on completely different life paths. The politicians governing Zaun aren’t concerned with the well-being of its people, and at the heart of this conflict is a powerful magical technology that threatens to change the trajectory of the entire world.” Since its release, the final chapter of Arcane has received universal acclaim, with critics and viewers lauding the second season for its stunning animation, action sequences, and immersive storylines.
In addition to the aforementioned feats, the new batch of episodes has been praised for featuring Vi and Caitlyn’s sapphic romance – including their passionate sex scene in episode eight.
